Im being prosecuted for a speeding offence. How does the legal system work?
There are three separate bodies that make up the “legal system” that is used to prosecute you: • The police, who collect the evidence in the first place and they are not involved again, unless they are called to court as witnesses. • The CPS, who prosecute you on behalf of the Crown. All the evidence becomes the property of the CPS after the decision to prosecute you has been taken. If you require any information or evidence relating to your case you should contact the CPS. Our Disclosure page explains how to do this. • The Magistrates’ Court is the “independent” meeting place at which your case is heard, and this is the body that serves you with a summons and organises your trial. This website explains how these courts work.
